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[tjfleck6]

A buddy and I were out fishing for yellow fin tuna about 20 miles offshore. We heard the small craft warning (his boat was 28 ft) and started heading in.

We saw this HUGE gray mass heading our way, from the sea to 1,000 into the sky, with lighting bolts and wind. Waves breaking over the boat, threatening to short out the motor. Just like the scene in "Ben Hur" when the sea parted.

We made it into port, but about 6 boats sunk with about 12 people lost forever.

Mind you, I had no fear. "Dust Storm" warnings had crossed my phone so I was aware the pilot was under time pressure.

What is normally a smooth 180-degree turn followed by a gentle, steady descent to land became a quicker 180-degree turn followed by a more aggressive, higher speed approach. Frankly, I think the pilots enjoyed the change. It was totally under control and knowing the airport, I understood they had several minutes to spare - plus one must trust the pilots and ATC to not risk something stupid.

A dust storm is a sight to behold from the air!

 

[rillaman]

In the above scare and fear article they note an August 2025 Phoenix dust storm. I was actually on the last plane to land at Sky Harbor before that storm enveloped the airport. The person with the window seat was oblivious as she looked at her phone. The storm was moving north and the pilot definitely hustled to get it on the ground - no smooth turn or slow pace, lol. Since I had been traveling for 25 hours I was thankful he didn’t have to circle for an hour! Biggest storm in a decade they said.

As for valley fever, there are spores in the soil. Just don’t go for a run or walk when the wind picks up in monsoon season. The only guy I know who got it was a builder. Somehow, he got it after his days of building were over. Said it was like breathing through a straw.

BBC just pushing an agenda and being drama queens.

Danger in the Dust: Valley Fever

Coccidioidomycosis, or “cocci” for short, is the medical term for Valley fever, an infectious disease that affects thousands of people in Arizona every year.

healthsciences.arizona.edu

Universities in Arizona have been talking about this for years. Used to be about 2,000 confirmed cases a year. Now more than 10k.

 

[rillaman]

Have a bunch of them on this board to this day. Icky, Rill, Big Mike, etc.

Trump says he 'disagrees strongly' with decision to reopen Georgia, says 'it's too soon' | FOX 5 Atlanta

President Donald Trump said he told Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp his opening of certain businesses was not part of phase one of the federal guidelines to reopen the state.

www.fox5atlanta.com

 

[Semi-elite R2R athlete]

You should examine the persons that you generate "likes" from on this board.

Stick with Trump, he's 118 for 118 in primaries on people he's endorsed !

The way you dipshits monitor the notifications here should be studied. But you’re not addicted and this isn’t an echo chamber..

Just a handful of patriots saving our country one copy/paste and “like” emoji at a time! Heroes

 

[stoneaxe27]

Do you find him to be a good candidate?

Ask me in October. I think this is a change election--in large part a generational change. The 35% that like Trumpism do not matter, and the little ad of snippets taken to make him look like a nut will not matter. You guys and the 35% that swallow that crap are not voting for him under any circumstance. Also, Paxon is one of the most corrupt politicians out there, and with Trump and sons in the Whitehouse, that is saying a lot. I also think that the attempts to paint Plattner as a Nazi or a nut job will not matter. The voters, less the 35%, believe it is time for a change. By the way, do you believe God is a man or a woman?

 

[AzIllini]

Ask me in October. I think this is a change election--in large part a generational change. The 35% that like Trumpism do not matter, and the little ad of snippets taken to make him look like a nut will not matter. You guys and the 35% that swallow that crap are not voting for him under any circumstance. Also, Paxon is one of the most corrupt politicians out there, and with Trump and sons in the Whitehouse, that is saying a lot. I also think that the attempts to paint Plattner as a Nazi or a nut job will not matter. The voters, less the 35%, believe it is time for a change. By the way, do you believe God is a man or a woman?

The Bible says he is a He.

 

[stoneaxe27]

The Bible says he is a He.

He is a man (because a book written several thousand years back when women were property states he is) and I bet you believe that he looks like we do?

 

[ILisBest]

Ask me in October. I think this is a change election--in large part a generational change. The 35% that like Trumpism do not matter, and the little ad of snippets taken to make him look like a nut will not matter. You guys and the 35% that swallow that crap are not voting for him under any circumstance. Also, Paxon is one of the most corrupt politicians out there, and with Trump and sons in the Whitehouse, that is saying a lot. I also think that the attempts to paint Plattner as a Nazi or a nut job will not matter. The voters, less the 35%, believe it is time for a change. By the way, do you believe God is a man or a woman?

With the information we have now, do you think he is a good candidate? Lots of bad candidates win elections. You have seen the videos of his beliefs, I have to assume you can make a determination, right?

 

[ILisBest]

He is a man (because a book written several thousand years back when women were property states he is) and I bet you believe that he looks like we do?

Do you have evidence to the contrary that you like better?

 

[stoneaxe27]

With the information we have now, do you think he is a good candidate? Lots of bad candidates win elections. You have seen the videos of his beliefs, I have to assume you can make a determination, right?

I think he most likely will win, but you asked if I thought he was a good candidate. Whether he is a good candidate, I will have to see how he campaigns between now and election. Video of his beliefs is a RW media ad from his opposition.

 

[stoneaxe27]

Do you have evidence to the contrary that you like better?

Like many of our Founding Fathers I am Agnostic. Man isn't able to comprehend or understand what God is. I am certain that he is not a man that looks like us, or that he created the earth in 7 days. Man(kind) has been evolving for 100's of thousands of years. The Old Testament I see as superstition and lacking in knowledge and obviously science. The New Testament contains beliefs, morals, ethics that one should base their life on following.

 

[tjfleck6]

Danger in the Dust: Valley Fever

Coccidioidomycosis, or “cocci” for short, is the medical term for Valley fever, an infectious disease that affects thousands of people in Arizona every year.

healthsciences.arizona.edu

Universities in Arizona have been talking about this for years. Used to be about 2,000 confirmed cases a year. Now more than 10k.

LOL. Try thinking before posting. Phoenix population (metro) 1950 was 500k, today 5M, a 10x increase.

Your "confirmed" cases increased 5x. Oops, once again Rilly is a victim of hysteria. Weak minds fall for it every time.

 

[tjfleck6]

One example is Dr. Jill thought Joe was having a stroke but did not intervene. Even Jeff’s eye were opened, very briefly, that night.

 

[rillaman]

LOL. Try thinking before posting. Phoenix population (metro) 1950 was 500k, today 5M, a 10x increase.

Your "confirmed" cases increased 5x. Oops, once again Rilly is a victim of hysteria. Weak minds fall for it every time.

White-collar part time resident of Arizona thinks it's not a big deal, just like the lack of water. Arizona is a going to be a great place for H1B visa holders, horrible place for ranchers.

Because ranchers regularly work outdoors in direct contact with dust and dry dirt, they are at a uniquely high risk for infection:
The University of Arizona Health Sciences

• Occupational Hazard: Activities like herding, branding, mending fences, and driving ATVs across dry pastures constantly stir up the topsoil where the fungus grows.

Ranch animals and working dogs are just as susceptible to inhaling the spores as their owners.
Valley Fever Center For Excellence +1

• Dogs: Highly susceptible to developing Valley fever, often requiring long-term medication and careful monitoring.
• Cattle & Horses: Horses can develop respiratory issues, while cattle often carry the fungus without showing outward symptoms.

Alpacas and llamas are "exquisitely sensitive" to Valley Fever. While other animals might have mild, localized respiratory infections, the fungus in alpacas tends to spread throughout the entire body, frequently leading to severe multi-organ failure and death.
Valley Fever Center For Excellence +2

Key Symptoms to Watch For

Because the fungus can invade multiple organs, the clinical presentation varies widely. Watch for:

ADOBE Veterinary Center

• Initial/Primary Signs: Unexplained weight loss, lethargy, decreased appetite, and coughing.
• Systemic/Advanced Signs: Limping, joint swelling, non-healing skin wounds, heart conditions, and neurological issues.
• Reproductive Issues: Miscarriages and neonatal deaths are specific risks for pregnant females.
  Arizona Veterinary Diagnostic Lab +3
  

 

[tjfleck6]

Amazing how many people are opposed to having a great country. They don’t blink when Dems and Rs money launder hundreds of billions with no results, but Trump dares beautify our Capitol and nothing but venom.

 

[rillaman]

• Most Affected Animals: Dogs account for the vast majority of Valley fever cases. Approximately 6% to 10% of dogs living in heavily endemic Arizona counties (like Maricopa, Pima, and Pinal) fall ill with the disease annually.
• Other Species: While dogs and cats are the most common companions to contract it, other animals can be severely impacted. Llamas, alpacas, and primates (such as those in Phoenix or Tucson wildlife centers) are highly susceptible and have a much harder time fighting the disease.
• It is estimated that Valley fever costs all Arizona dog owners at least $60 million per year.

Ugh, why would the BBC even highlight this? Should ask the Arizona universities why they spend so much time and $ on it.

 

[rillaman]

LOL. Try thinking before posting. Phoenix population (metro) 1950 was 500k, today 5M, a 10x increase.

Your "confirmed" cases increased 5x. Oops, once again Rilly is a victim of hysteria. Weak minds fall for it every time.

Reported Cases of Valley Fever

Valley fever is a national notifiable disease most common in the Southwest. It is under diagnosed.

www.cdc.gov

It’s multiplied 5x in the last 25 years. I’m not sure why you chose 1950.

Water rights and conditions from 76 years ago aren’t relevant. As you said,the population has exploded.

 

[dtrain79]

With the information we have now, do you think he is a good candidate? Lots of bad candidates win elections. You have seen the videos of his beliefs, I have to assume you can make a determination, right?

I don't know if Talarico is a good candidate right now, but I know he's better than Jasmine Crockett because he's not going to force centrist voters to decide between the lesser of two evils (character-wise).

My wife has voted overwhelmingly R since she began voting (I believe she first voted for GWB at age 18). She has no particular fondness for Talarico (or negativity), but she does know what Paxton is about. I told her that Paxton was honing in on Talarico being a pansy and he was going with the "Low T Talarico" line of attack. Her disgust level at that strategy was comical.

Again, the GOP in Texas isn't unassailable as it was 15 years ago. Demographic change has made it less "southern" and more diverse. Hispanics have heavily turned against Trump in elections starting in 2025, and the GOP in Texas has been bolstered by strong Hispanic voting numbers relative to elsewhere. It can still win even with a poor performance among Hispanics, BUT IT CANNOT WIN LOSING HISPANICS AND SUBURBAN WOMEN.

Ken Paxton is a candidate made in a lab to lose Hispanics and suburban women. Maybe the pansy line of attack will work with Hispanic voters (I don't think so because I think they are voting on economics more than other groups), but it will be a disaster among the suburban centrist/moderate R women. Who is the audience for these ads? Republican partisans? Trump? I don't get it.

 

[tjfleck6]

• Most Affected Animals: Dogs account for the vast majority of Valley fever cases. Approximately 6% to 10% of dogs living in heavily endemic Arizona counties (like Maricopa, Pima, and Pinal) fall ill with the disease annually.
• Other Species: While dogs and cats are the most common companions to contract it, other animals can be severely impacted. Llamas, alpacas, and primates (such as those in Phoenix or Tucson wildlife centers) are highly susceptible and have a much harder time fighting the disease.
• It is estimated that Valley fever costs all Arizona dog owners at least $60 million per year.

Ugh, why would the BBC even highlight this? Should ask the Arizona universities why they spend so much time and $ on it.

Ugh, why would the Arizona universities spend time on it? Again, use your brain, this "ailment" occurs predominantly in Arizona! Arizona universities aren't studying tic borne diseases. Wonder why.

LOL at the 60M. Americans spend 158 BILLION a year on pets. It's a discretionary expense. Great you are worried about the non-native animals in Arizona contracting an Arizona disease. Again, I know 1 person who had Valley Fever in many, many years. Scare and fear just like Covid.

Tip for you Rill, stay away from the Utah/Arizona canyons - the Black Death killed someone there just last year.

 

[tjfleck6]

Reported Cases of Valley Fever

Valley fever is a national notifiable disease most common in the Southwest. It is under diagnosed.

www.cdc.gov

It’s multiplied 5x in the last 25 years. I’m not sure why you chose 1950.

Water rights and conditions from 76 years ago aren’t relevant. As you said,the population has exploded.

Because you fall for every scare tactic of the left! Who gives a hoot if 10,000 people a year get something? If you are afraid of Valley Fever, move to the Midwest! 120 deaths a year in Arizona. BFD!

My goodness, you are easily distracted.

 

[rillaman]

Ugh, why would the Arizona universities spend time on it? Again, use your brain, this "ailment" occurs predominantly in Arizona! Arizona universities aren't studying tic borne diseases. Wonder why.

LOL at the 60M. Americans spend 158 BILLION a year on pets. It's a discretionary expense. Great you are worried about the non-native animals in Arizona contracting an Arizona disease. Again, I know 1 person who had Valley Fever in many, many years. Scare and fear just like Covid.

Tip for you Rill, stay away from the Utah/Arizona canyons - the Black Death killed someone there just last year.

“I don’t know anyone that was killed or injured by the vaccine, so it must be fine.”

Same energy. Sorry the BBC triggered you this morning.

 

[bung23]

James Talarico Taking 'Not Acting Gay' Lessons from Tim Walz

AUSTIN, TX — James Talarico drew attention in recent months with his candidacy for Texas senator, but he reportedly had a bit of trouble appealing to the average Texan. To help with that, the Democratic Party sent in Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to give him "not acting gay" lessons.

babylonbee.com

 

[rillaman]

Because you fall for every scare tactic of the left! Who gives a hoot if 10,000 people a year get something? If you are afraid of Valley Fever, move to the Midwest! 120 deaths a year in Arizona. BFD!

My goodness, you are easily distracted.

You posted an article on this topic this morning. It seems you are just as easily distracted.

 

[dtrain79]

Again, things are not great for the Texas GOP, which comically decided to nominate its worst ever slate electorally in its most vulnerable election this century (Texas Rs haven't lost this century).

One in five Latino Trump voters in Texas would not repeat vote if given redo, poll finds

 

[tjfleck6]

It worked on the Colorado Panican

 

[Uncoach]

Great thread.

 

[Uncoach]

This doesn’t go over well with Hispanics. Most are faithful Catholics.